Playing more solidly, the Indonesian U-23 national team lost 1-2 to India

October 10, 2025
3:20 PM

Jakarta, cartitleloans Indonesia
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The Indonesian U-23 national team lost 1-2 to India in the first leg of the international trial at Madya Stadium, Senayan, Jakarta, Friday (10/10).
The Indonesian U-23 national team was 1-2 behind India in the first half.India took an early 2-0 lead through Suhail Ahmed’s goal.Indonesia narrowed the gap with Dony Tri Pamungkas’ shot.
In the second half coach Indra Sjafri changed his game tactics.Apart from playing Mikael Tata and Arkhan Fikri, Indra also changed Dony Tri’s position to the right position.
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In the 49th minute, Dony Tri’s left footed shot was still flying over the Indian goal.
Indonesia had a chance to equalize in the 59th minute when Rahmat Arjuna received a through ball.During the fast counterattack, Indonesia was in a superior position in number of players compared to India’s defense.
However, Rahmat Arjuna took too long to make a decision so that his space for movement and shooting was closed by the opposing player.As a result, Rahmat’s shot went wide of the Indian goal.
Indonesian players still made several basic mistakes in the second half, such as inaccurate passes.
Indonesia’s control of the game in the second half was better than the first half.However, the problem is, Garuda Muda is still having difficulty getting goal opportunities.
Substitute striker Ricky Pratama had a good chance to score a goal in the 82nd minute.After receiving Jens Raven’s pass from the right side, Ricky fired a shot, but it was blocked by goalkeeper Chauhan Dipesh.
Indonesia continued to put pressure on India, which experienced a decrease in tempo in the second half for the rest of the match.Without additional goals, Indonesia lost 1-2 to India U-23.
Next, the U-23 Indonesian National Team will have a second leg trial with India at Madya Stadium, Monday (13/10).
Indonesia U-23 vs India Player Composition:
Indonesia: Cahya Supriadi, Muhammad Ferrari, Kadek Arel Priyatna, Frengky Missa, Dony Tri Pamungkas, Muhamamad Alfrharezzi Buffon;Ananda Raehan, Rayhan Hannan, Toni Firmansyah;Hokky Caraka, Victor Dethan.
India: Kaithamalai Mohanraj: Areestine Saheef, Biswas Dipendu, Hoabam Ricky Meetei, Harsh Arun Palande, Ayush Dev Chhetri (C), Lalrinliana Hnamte, Mohnan Vibin, Muhammed Suhail, Thingujam Korou, Suhail Ahmad.
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